Senior Bowl chief says no plans to exit Mobile

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Senior Bowl President Steve Hale says thegame has no plans to leave its long-time home in Mobile.

He says speculation about a move apparently is based on theSenior Bowl's expired contract with Ladd-Peebles Stadium, where thegame showcases college seniors who might enter the NFL draft. The Tampa Tribune reported Tuesday that the Senior Bowl hasoffered Tampa exclusive negotiating rights for its game and anexpected long-term arrangement before moving to contact otherpotential suitors.

Hale says there's been no contact between the Senior Bowl andTampa sports officials.

The first Senior Bowl game was played in 1950 in Jacksonville,Fla. and moved to Mobile in 1951.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league only furnishes coachesand staff.

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